I had a tummy tuck with breast lift and implants on 2/20. I'm normally a stomach sleeper... Now that I feel better, I was wondering when I can start sleeping on my stomach again? I'm scared to start side sleeping bc I know I'll roll over at some point during the night and I don't want to mess anything up by sleeping on my stomach too soon after surgery.
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June 13, 2016
Answer: Allow at Least 6 Weeks Before Sleeping on Stomach
A tummy tuck along with buttock surgery may be appropriate, but pictures or an exam would be necessary to make this determination.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Only an inquiry tear insurance company will give you a final answer but I would be pessimistic about them covering any part of it your previous medical history notwithstanding.
Your #healing will continue for 2-3 months for the early period. This includes some swelling, bruising, malposition, color differences. Sensation in the breasts may also be abnormal and scars will be evolve. Tingling, burning or shooting pains in the breasts will disappear with time and should...